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To visit Dublin and not devote almost the entirety of your first trip to the food scene would be a travesty. The Irish capital is famously known for the approach to good food and the dedication to deliver memorable dining experiences. The hospitality industry is a big part of the culture that nuances the city and in that aspect this Irish gem exceeded our expectations. Upon our arrival, it quickly became easy to see why Dublin is considered a hub for great delicacies. The restaurants are a mixture between local cuisine and diverse culinary treats from all over the world.

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Although the traditional taste of Irish food has a strong presence throughout the city, Dublin has a reputation of a place that increasingly offers guests and locals a variety of different options of global cuisines. I loved the fact that plenty of the local restaurant owners were taking advantage of the city's proximity to the sea and to our delight there were many seafood-based places to choose from.

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From ramen-centered restaurants to steakhouses and rooftop bars, the options to wine and dine in the city are remarkable and will leave you wanting to book a reservation at as many places as you possibly can during your stay. It was impossible not to pay a quick visit to Temple Bar as the iconic venue has been on our list for as long as we had planned the trip. The atmosphere was lively and as expected the customer service was nothing but smiles. We ate ramen in a cozy restaurant in the city and tried a couple of cool up-and-coming bars in the area. The dumplings were exquisite - we simply had to try the tasty Asian dough treats.

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Our second evening was dedicated to experiencing the seafood and we picked The Seafood Café by Niall Sabongi where we tried oysters for the first time. The restaurant's simple, yet stylish interior was a prerequisite to relax and enjoy the dining experience thoroughly. The well-composed menu was a testament to the chefs' dedication to their craft as the food was prepared fresh on the go with daily caught seafood and the limited options to choose from the wine list were a perfect pairing to the oysters.

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We are coffee lovers and we couldn't miss the opportunity to visit as many coffee shops as we could and this was perhaps one of my favourite parts about Dublin. The locals take their coffee culture very seriously. Almost all places we stopped by offered filter based drinks such as V60, chemex coffee and single pour over brews to milky based coffees like piccolo, flat white and creamy cappuccinos. Cloud Picker was easily an instant favourite as the micro roastery is one of Dublin's finest, having opened their doors in 2013. The skilled baristas made us delicious filter coffee with the guest blends and from there we headed straight to Bread 41 Bakery where the incredible selection of freshly baked pastries was truly one-of-a-kind and left us spoilt for choice. The coffee we got served was made with such attention to the details and the creamy-filled baked goodies we picked were simply exceptional.

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Dublin in October greeted us not only with great food experiences, but also with warm weather. The pastel colours of the leaves that formed the crowns of the trees and the beautiful views of the city at sundown when the lights of the busy nightlife reflected in The River Liffey were in stunning harmony. In true Irish fashion, we finished our trip with a glass of Guinness followed by a slow walk back to our hotel.

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On the way back home, whilst reminiscing about the trip, we concluded that one thing is for sure - whenever you visit Dublin, it is guaranteed that you will eat and drink well.

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